2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · AE51 ABY
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 88,132 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AE51 ABY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2024
- 88,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AE51 ABY Mileage History
- 27/05/202284,368 mi
- 30/05/202385,696 mi+1,328 mi
- 04/06/202488,132 mi+2,436 mi
Average of roughly 1,861 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
AE51 ABY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Slk (AE51 ABY) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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